What Do Tourists Need to Know About Flooding in Bangkok and Throughout Thailand

  As the flooding in Thailand gets worse and floods are likely to hit Bangkok in…

Massive Floods to Hit Bangkok Soon – Worst Thailand Flooding in Decades

  More than 30 provinces in Thailand are already flooded, with some having been under water,…

Crocodiles Escape Crocodile Farm in Ayuttayah, Thailand as Floods Hit

  As more flooding hit the city of Ayuttayah, just an hour away from Bangkok, yesterday,…

More Flooding Expected in Center of Ayuttayah by Tonight

  As floods in much of Thailand continue and, in some areas, worsen, it’s being reported…

When and Where is IKEA Opening in Bangkok, Thailand?

  Shop-aholics in Bangkok, Thailand, like me and half the people I know, are all excited…

Massive Floods Reach Bangkok: Almost 200 People Killed Throughout Thailand

  As Thailand’s dismal weather continues, with floods ravaging much of the north and south of…

Thailand to Cut 2011 GDP Growth Forecast from 4.1 Percent

As Thailand’s economy in 2011 continues to slow, the Bank of Thailand is expected to cut…

Acid Attacks on Foreign Tourists in Bangkok, Thailand – Three Cases Reported So Far

While Thailand continues to become a more and more unfriendly place for tourists, the Bangkok Post…

Terrorist Bombing in Thai Tourist Town Kills One Tourist and Two Thais

Thailand’s problem with Muslim-separatist terrorists in the southern part of the country just got worse when,…

Thailand Beats Oman 3-0 in World Cup Qualifier – Will They Make the FIFA World Cup?

  It was an excellent football match for Thailand last night and a superb outcome, when…

Suvarnabhumi Airport To Introduce Full Body Scanners

Suvarnabhumi Airport will be adding eight body scanners to their immigration security check points in coming…

Australian Embassy Warns Phuket Governor About Jet-Ski and Tuk-Tuk Scams in Thailand

Most expats who have lived in Thailand any length of time know to be careful when…

Thaksin Shinawatra in Japan – Thai Opposition Angry He Was Given Visa

  And the hilarity continues. Thailand’s opposition party ie: the Democrats, are angry that Thaksin Shinawatra…

Second Iranian Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok – This One Smuggling Snakes

News a few days ago was of an Iranian man being arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport…

No Alcohol in Thailand’s Bars, Clubs, Restaurants and Convenience Stores This Weekend – Ban for Buddhist Lent

Yet again, if you enjoy a nice alcoholic drink, you will be just about forced to…

Bangkok Named World’s Best City By Travel + Leisure Magazine – Second Year in a Row

The results of Travel + Leisure magazine’s 16th annual World’s Best Awards readers’ poll are out…

Thai Immigration Department Crackdown on Education Visas Imminent

The Pattaya Times is reporting the Thailand Ministry of Education has warned schools offering education visas…

Bull’s Head Pub Closing Down in Bangkok – Disagreement With Landlord Causes Closure

  Sad news today. The Bull’s Head, recently voted ‘Best British Pub in Thailand’ will be…

Thai Bomb Disposal Expert Survives Car Bomb Blast in Southern Thailand

  This video definitely has to be added to our “Only in Thailand” category as it’s…

UNESCO Names Bangkok 2013 World Book Capital

  In the past, Thais haven’t been big readers. Sure, they’d pick up a newspaper or…

Cheerleading in Thailand – Bangkok University Leads The Way, Silver Medalists at 2011 ICU World Championship

  It’s not surprising Thailand is so good at cheerleading. School spirit is instilled into Thai…

Bangkok MRT Subway Fare May Be Increased in 2012

  The Bangkok Metro may be raising MRT subway fares next year. In July, 2012 to…

Pubpeab Craze Hits Facebook – Support the Thai Polite Way to Sit Instead of Planking

In response to Friday’s photograph of a monk ‘planking’, a new Facebook page has popped up…